The Faculty of Language Studies (FLS) was established in 2002, at the very start of the Arab Open University (AOU).
At
present, it offers a BA Programme (Hons) in English Language and
Literature (ELL) in all AOU branches and a BA Programme (Hons) in
English Language and Literature with Translation track (ELLT) in two
branches and soon in other branches. As of the first semester, 2012, FLS
started offering an MA Programme in English Literature at the
AOU/Jordan Branch. AOU/Egypt Branch started offering the same Program as
of spring semester 2017/18. Other branches are in the process of
seeking local accreditation prior to offering the programme. The three
programmes are based on core courses derived from the Open University UK
and use textbooks, support materials, and approaches of the highest
international standards. Demand on the three prestigious programmes is
growing, since they are relevant not only to students' intellectual and
knowledge growth, but also to their career needs.